Adrian went still."If we're going to start over, we need to be honest with each other," I said. "Report the crimes and accept your share of the consequences. Why would that make you hesitate?"His thumb hovered over the send button. Seconds passed before he said, "Sienna is only twenty, Claire. She was wrong, but if she's convicted, this could ruin the rest of her life.""What about mine?"I looked at him and felt the last disturbance inside me settle."She claimed my work, took my opportunities, and used your authority to humiliate me again and again. Three students were injured because of her. She stole the private records of more than a hundred people."I nodded toward the phone."You keep saying you love me, but you still expect me to carry the consequences for her.""That's not what I mean." He spoke quickly. "I only think there may be another way to handle this.""There isn't."My voice stayed quiet."Send the evidence, and I'll believe you've truly chosen me."The promise seeme
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